20 Vegan Options at Red Robin (More Than Just Salads!)

Written by Choosing Nutrition Team in Dining Out,Vegan

Vegan Options at Red Robin

Red Robin is a chain known for its burgers and endless fries. Red Robin also offers appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, desserts, and an expansive drink menu. You might not think that a restaurant like Red Robin would have any vegan-friendly options but fortunately, that’s not the case.

Many of Red Robin’s burgers can be made vegan-friendly by subbing an Impossible burger patty for the beef. Red Robin also carries a veggie burger, but the ingredients aren’t specified so check with your local restaurant. Other vegan options at Red Robin include salads, steak fries, several sauces, as well as two of the three main types of buns offered.

If you’re headed out to Red Robin it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with the vegan-friendly menu. Read on to learn which menu items are vegan and the substitutions to make for the non-vegan choices.

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Tips & Tricks for Ordering Vegan at Red Robin

  • Substitute an Impossible Burger Patty for beef to make many of Red Robin’s signature burgers vegan. Each Impossible Burger provides 19 grams of plant-based protein along with 25% of your daily iron needs, 15% of your calcium needs, and an impressive 130% of your daily vitamin B12 needs.
    Iron and vitamin B12 are especially important on a vegan diet since most good sources are from animal products.
  • Substitute avocado for sliced cheese in any burger to make it vegan and more heart-healthy. You can also request sliced avocado on top of salads to replace shredded cheese.
  • Sauteed vegetables aren’t listed as vegan on Red Robin’s website, for unknown reasons (possibly cross-contamination). If you want extra vegetables for your sandwich or salad, request fresh vegetables.
  • Crispy onions and jalapenos are fried using a non-vegan batter (usually eggs). Request that these ingredients are left out of your meal to keep it vegan.
  • If the burger you’re ordering comes with a brioche bun (non-vegan), request that it’s substituted with a sesame or tavern buns which are vegan. You can also request that any burger is wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun, which is called “wedgie-style” at Red Robin.
  • Request a side of broccoli, carrot sticks (kids’ menu), or a side salad instead of fries for a healthier option.
  • The croutons at Red Robin aren’t vegan. If you’re missing the crunch from croutons on your salad, you can substitute tortilla chips instead.

Non-Vegan Foods to Avoid at Red Robin

  • Brioche bun
  • Non-vegan sauces such as aoili and mayonnaise
  • Any burger with beef and/or cheese
  • Fried jalapenos, onion straws, etc. (breading isn’t vegan)
  • Caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, etc. (? cross-contamination)
  • All items on the dessert menu, as well as milkshakes
  • Most appetizers

Vegan Options at Red Robin

Red Robin doesn’t provide the ingredients for their menu items. However, they provide an allergen-friendly menu which specifies if certain ingredients are vegan-friendly or not.

Appetizers

1. Chips and Salsa

  • Tortilla Chips
  • House Made Salsa

Gourmet Burgers

1. Burnin’ Love (sub Impossible patty for beef; omit fried jalapeno coins, fried jalapeno, chipotle aioli, and cheese)

Ingredients:

  • Sesame Bun
  • Impossible Patty
    • Water
    • Soy Protein Concentrate
    • Coconut Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Natural Flavors
    • 2% Or Less Of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12
  • Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • House Made Salsa
  • Tomato Slices
  • Red Robin Seasoning

2. Guacamole Bacon Burger (sub Impossible patty for beef; omit mayonnaise, cheese, and bacon)

Ingredients:

  • Sesame Bun
  • Impossible Patty
    • Water
    • Soy Protein Concentrate
    • Coconut Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Natural Flavors
    • 2% Or Less Of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12
  • Tomato Slices
  • Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • Fresh Red Onion Rings
  • Guacamole
  • Red Robin Seasoning

3. Impossible Gourmet Cheeseburger (omit mayonnaise and cheese)

Ingredients:

  • Sesame Bun
  • Impossible Burger Patty
    • Water
    • Soy Protein Concentrate
    • Coconut Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Natural Flavors
    • 2% Or Less Of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12
  • Dill Pickle Slices
  • Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • Fresh Onion Rings
  • Red Pickle Relish
  • Tomato Slices

4. Keep It Simple – Veggie Burger

Ingredients:

  • Sesame Bun
  • Veggie Burger Patty
  • Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • Tomato Slices
  • Fresh Onion Rings
  • Dill Pickle Slices

5. Scorpion Burger (sub Impossible patty for beef; omit roasted garlic aioli, cheese, hot rings, and fried jalapeno coins)

Ingredients:

  • Sesame Bun
  • Impossible Burger Patty
    • Water
    • Soy Protein Concentrate
    • Coconut Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Natural Flavors
    • 2% Or Less Of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12
  • Scorpion Sauce
  • Red Robin Seasoning
  • Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • Dill Pickle Slices
  • Tomato Slices

6. Wedgie Burger (sub Impossible patty for beef; omit bacon)

Ingredients:

  • Iceberg Lettuce
  • Impossible Burger Patty
    • Water
    • Soy Protein Concentrate
    • Coconut Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Natural Flavors
    • 2% Or Less Of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12
  • Guacamole
  • Fresh Onion Rings
  • Tomato Slices
  • Red Robin Seasoning

7. Vegan Burger

Ingredients:

  • Iceberg Lettuce
  • Vegan Burger Patty (Impossible or other vegan option)
  • Avocado
  • Shredded Romaine Lettuce
  • House Made Salsa

8. Veggie Burger (omit roasted garlic aioli and cheese)

Ingredients:

  • Sesame Bun
  • Veggie Burger Patty
  • Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • House Made Salsa
  • Avocado

Finest Burgers

1. The Madlove Burger (sub Impossible patty for beef and sesame or tavern bun for brioche bun; omit cheddar parmesan cheese mix, sliced cheese, and bacon)

Ingredients:

  • Sesame Bun
  • Impossible Burger Patty
    • Water
    • Soy Protein Concentrate
    • Coconut Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Natural Flavors
    • 2% Or Less Of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12
  • Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • Red Robin Seasoning
  • Jalapeno Relish
  • Citrus Tomato Salad
  • Avocado

Salads

1. Avo-Cobb-O Salad (sub vegan patty for chicken; omit bleu cheese, bacon, egg, and croutons)

Ingredients:

  • Mixed Greens
  • Tomato Slices
  • Avocado

2. Bottomless House Salad (omit croutons and shredded cheese)

Ingredients:

  • Mixed Greens
  • Cucumber
  • Diced Tomatoes

3. Southwest Chicken Salad (sub vegan patty for chicken; omit jalapeno coins, ancho marinade, shredded cheese, and Baja Ranch dressing)

Ingredients:

  • Mixed Greens
  • Fresh Lime
  • Tortilla Strips
  • Chopped Red Onions
  • Tomato Slices

Sides

1. Bottomless Steamed Broccoli

Ingredients:

  • Broccoli Florets

2. Bottomless Steak Fries

Ingredients:

  • French Fried Potatoes

Kids’ Menu

1. Red’s Veggie Burger (omit cheese)

Ingredients:

  • Tavern Bun
  • Veggie Burger Patty (vegan per Red Robin website)
  • Dill Pickle Slices
  • Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • Tomato Slices

2. Bottomless Carrots

Ingredients:

  • Fresh Carrot Sticks

Sauces

1. Guacamole

2. House Made Salsa

3. Island Heat Sauce

4. Scorpion Sauce

Find a Red Robin Near You

Find a Red Robin near you here.

Similar Restaurants to Red Robin

  1. Applebee’s
  2. TGI Friday’s
  3. Chili’s

Related Questions

Is the Red Robin veggie burger gluten-free?

The Impossible Burger patty is gluten-free and is vegan. Red Robin doesn’t specify what’s in its veggie burger, but according to a Q&A from the Vegetarian Resource Group, the likely choices are between the original BOCA burger and a Gardenburger which are not gluten-free. The Gardenburger contains cheese so isn’t vegan, either.

Since Red Robin hasn’t provided any up-to-date information on what’s in its veggie burgers, you’ll need to check with your local restaurant to see what is in their veggie patties.

Are Red Robin fries vegan?

Red Robin’s steak fries are vegan. Red Robin’s website notes that they have a separate fryer for their fries and it’s free of common allergens like dairy and wheat. However, there’s still a potential risk of cross-contamination, so if you have severe food allergies you should avoid consuming anything that could have made contact with your allergen.

Are Red Robin buns vegan?

The sesame and tavern buns are vegan and the brioche bun isn’t vegan. You can also substitute any bun for a wedgie lettuce wrap which is great if you’re conscious of your carbohydrate intake for any reason.

Is Red Robin BBQ sauce vegan?

Red Robin’s BBQ sauce contains chicken ingredients so it’s not vegan-friendly. You can always bring some vegan-friendly BBQ sauce with you to the restaurant, or order your meal to go so you can utilize the vegan-friendly condiments at sauces that you have at home.

The vegan-friendly condiments at Red Robin include guacamole, salsa, Island Heat Sauce, and Scorpion sauce.

Is Red Robin seasoning vegan?

Red Robin’s seasoning is vegan and is used in many menu items. The list of ingredients are as follows: salt, dried cane syrup, sea salt, spices, dried vegetables (garlic, onion, tomato) paprika, yeast extract, and natural smoke flavor.

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